Chronic shoulder dislocation is a very common shoulder condition in people with highly intense and activities with repetitive motions. It can also occur as a result of a sudden injury and trauma to the shoulder. The cause of the chronic dislocation is the shoulder instability and weakness to keep the head of the upper arm […]

At Manhattan Orthopedic Care, through our pre-medical internship program, we open our doors for the young pre-medical students to enable them to experience the real life as doctors. Shadowing a doctor is essential for pre-med students because it helps them to develop the sense of the work physicians do, therefore, it is the experience that […]

Choosing the right orthopedic doctor can be a real challenge. Oftentimes, the choice is restricted by the insurance plan, making it even harder to find the professional who will carefully listen to patient’s needs and completely devote themselves to providing a successful treatment. Leila Gutierrez wasn’t completely satisfied with her first orthopedic doctor. Due to […]

Strong mentoring and proper introduction to the realities of life as a doctor are crucial for pre-medical students. Shadowing a doctor is the perfect way for pre-medical students to understand if medical career suits them. Emma Rodney, a pre-medical student, spent quality time at Manhattan Orthopedic Care, shadowing the work of the award-winning knee and […]

Shadowing a doctor can be a deciding factor for pre-medical students prior to getting into medical school. It’s a defining experience that helps the pre-med students understand whether they really want to be a physician or not. That’s why we, at Manhattan Orthopedic Care, wholeheartedly welcome the pre-medical students to shadow the work of Dr. […]

The shoulder joint enables the motions of the head and the neck, as well as the arms. Since the arms move and rotate in many different positions, to the front, above, to the side, and behind the body, the shoulder joint has to be very flexible.  As much as the shoulder’s flexibility allows for a […]